E-TECH Technik Self-Etch Primer (Allows difficult motorbike & car surfaces such as metals, glass, steel trims, aluminium, engine, alloy wheels etc to be painted)

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Provides fast drying times giving ultimate cathodic protection. Provides 700 hours of salt spray resistance making it an ideal product for corrosion protection.

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You will need to wear a respirator or a mask that covers your nose and mouth. You will also need to wear gloves and protective eyewear. If you have the option of sanding down your wheels and repainting them or getting new wheels, refinishing is definitely the cheaper option. Yes, it is possible to paint your own alloy wheels. However, it is important to follow the proper steps to ensure that the paint adheres properly and looks good. This process uses diamonds to coat the wheel, providing a shiny finish. The wheel is cleaned thoroughly before being placed in a vacuum chamber. You’re going to use three different types of coating on your wheels. You need a primer. You need spray paint designed specifically for automotive wheels. And you need a clear coat finish. It matters what the wheel is made of, too. Choose the right paint for steel, aluminum, or magnesium wheels.I found the one hour refurb thread you mentioned sicskate, some useful info in there, here it is in case anyone else needs it: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=339164 To properly apply primer before spray painting alloy wheels, first, clean the wheels with soap and water to remove any dirt or grime.

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Afterward, you can repaint the wheel and have a smooth finish. The downside is that this process will damage the wheel beyond repair. It’s mainly used to remove existing coatings and finishes to get down to the base of the wheel. However, it is not always necessary to use primer on alloy wheels, as the wheels may already have a coating that provides sufficient protection and adhesion for the paint. A genuine isocyanate 2K clear coat lacquer, offering a superior crystal clear finish that has excellent gloss retention and scratch resistance.Especially if you are a newbie then it must be that you follow all the steps which I will be mentioning here. The time it takes to refurbish an alloy wheel can be anything from 14 to 36 hours. The time needed will be dictated by the extent of the damage and the hours needed for repair. In most cases, you should expect to be without your alloy wheels for a few days at a minimum. In some cases, it may be recommended to apply a primer to alloy wheels before painting them. This can help to ensure that the paint adheres properly and lasts longer. A kit containing 20 of the most popular wheel colour aerosols in a specially formulated OEM basecoat for the refurbishment of alloy wheels. Leave the Self-Etch Primer to completely dry for at least 24 hours to allow etching process to work and ensure that the solvents contained in it completly evaporate.